School Resource Officers

The school resource officers are led by Sgt. Eric Webster and maintain an open and honest relationship with students. Our goal is to promote a positive image of law enforcement, knowing that the students of today are our future officers of tomorrow. Working with schools, youth and the community allows us to keep our children safe and focused on school so they can make positive choices in their lives, helping them to achieve their future goals.

The Goodyear Police Department has four School Resource Officers in the Unit. Each officer is assigned to one of three high schools in the city of Goodyear:

Our school resource officers take an interactive and proactive approach when dealing with students at their schools. These officers are critical in preventing crime from occurring on campus due to their presence. They not only investigate crimes on campus but many times they participate in various school-related activities such as:

Patrol campuses and surrounding neighborhoods

Selective traffic enforcement as needed

Act as liaison between the Community, School Administration and Police Department

Work police security after hours at sports events, school dances and graduation ceremonies

Each officer also provides assistance to the elementary and middle schools in their area.

High school students may also want to check out the Teen Police Academy Training for students 14 to 18 years old.

School-Based Police Substations

Goodyear Police Department in collaboration with our local school districts have established three School Police Substations from which officers can work and visit with students and staff. The schools have designated an office for officers to conduct meetings, complete paperwork, make phone calls and complete several other work-related tasks.